My savvy packing hack means I make even more money on Vinted when I sell stuff – it’s so easy
A VINTED pro has shared how she uses her savvy skills to make even more money on the selling app.
Mia regularly lists and sells items herself, and decided to post a video on TikTok to share some of her top tips and tricks.
One such suggestion was to make use of other packaging you receive things in, such as Amazon parcels, so that you don't have to fork out for envelopes or parcel bags yourself.
"You can reuse old Amazon boxes, old Amazon packaging, envelopes and stuff to send your items in," she said in the video.
"Then you don't have to buy packaging yourself!"
However, one person did advise in the comments section: "If you don’t package your parcels as per Vinted rules if buyers complain or they are damaged you may not receive your money!
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"So bear in mind when reusing packaging!
"Or sending in a carrier bag!"
"You can get free bubble wrap off Facebook," someone else said.
Mia went on to reveal that the background you use for your photos is key to making a sale.
She always uses a "clean, white background" and uses "good lighting" to get the best snaps.
And when it comes to listing your items, think about what Vinted users are going to be searching for.
"When listing use keywords - 'cottagecore, vintage, Y2K' - cringe words that people will search for," she said.
She also advises checking your mail settings, to ensure that you have the right postage options on your items.
"Don't have Royal Mail if you can't do Royal Mail," she pointed out.
And it's also a good idea to price the items higher than you want to sell them for.
"Then people can negotiate it and you can still get the price you want," she advised.
Also offer "bundle discounts" - "so if someone buys two or more items, they get a certain percentage off".
"People are more likely to buy," she said.
Her final tip was to "be safe and check who you're selling to".
"Check the reviews because they could be a scammer," she suggested.
"They could not send you the money.
"Just be safe!"
People were quick to comment on the video, with one writing: "Totally agree with all of these!"
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"My best tip is to buy out of season," another commented.
While others used the opportunity to share their own Vinted handles in a bit to boost their own sales.